Tips for Women at Every Age to Help Stay Healthy

Guest post submitted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Life changes with every decade — from starting a career and family in your 20s and 30s to work-life balance, and saving for retirement in your 40s, 50s and 60s. And, as life changes so does your body. Just as you set personal and work-related milestones, you also should set health goals for every stage of life. And, we’ve created a plan to…

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Nutritional Supplements: Do You Really Need Them?

Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center Aisles in grocery stores and pharmacies are stacked with vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants that you take in pill, capsule, tablet or liquid form. And, many of us buy these supplements and take them regularly, hoping to lower our chances of getting cancer and other diseases. But do supplements really work wonders? Should you take them to help prevent cancer? Our experts say beware. “Don’t be…

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Women’s Fitness: Simple Moves to get you Fit and Toned at the Office or at Home

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA My good friend works at a major company in NYC and she’s fortunate since she’s able to hit the gym on her lunch hour.  If you have a job that allows you the time to go to the gym, that’s great. Not everyone is that fortunate. As women we have so many responsibilities and we’re so busy.  Trying to juggle work, family and friends can be a struggle and…

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Managing Stress: How To Deal With The Drama For A Happier, Healthier You

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA One Simple Technique Can Help You Manage Stress “Oh, hello Drama, it’s you again! I really could do without you showing up right now. You seem to show up at the wrong times. Sometimes, I’ll admit it, I like a little drama. A little drama is a good thing. It keeps me moving, and gets the adrenaline pumping. But, drama listen, this isn’t a good time for you to…

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Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor

The single most important question every woman needs to ask her doctor is “What do I need to do to be healthy,” says Robin H. Miller, MD, a board certified internist, integrative medicine specialist and co-author of  “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond”. When it comes to women’s health the three major areas that are top priority include: heart health, breast health and bone health.  It’s important to talk with your doctor or…

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